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Property

Updated: 15-Nov-2016

Cottage in St Albans, Hertforshire, England - Walking Distance To The Station And Town Centre With Its Many Pubs, Restaurants And Shops

Fully modernised two bedroom Victorian cottage set in the peaceful Bernards Heath area of St Albans, close to the city centre. Ideal for short term, serviced accommodation, for a holiday or company assignment in St Albans or London. If you have been relocated to London and are waiting to sort out a longer lease elsewhere, our accommodation will have you feeling at home the moment you walk through the door.

Sleeps 4

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Internet

Dish washer

Washing machine

Top Traveller Review

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Pretty Victorian Cottage And Garden Set In A Peaceful Residential Area

Great cottage!

We (husband, 4 year old, 19 month old and I) recently visited St. Albans for a week and stayed in this Victorian cottage. It is really tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. The owners happily provided extra mod cons for the kids which made it safe and functional - stair gate, high hair and cot. Our son LOVED the bunks!

The cottage is walking distance to the attractive town centre, the train and bus station and a number of parks. It's also in a lovely little conservation area itself.

The manager was really lovely and kept us informed about arrival and departure info in plenty of time.

We'll be back!

Review Submitted: 13-Aug-2013

Date of Stay: Jul 2013

Source:
Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Recommended for:
Families with Young Children,
Sightseeing,
Tourists without a Car,
Romantic Getaway,
Families with Teenagers

Owner's Response: Thank you Emily, glad it worked so perfectly for you and we look forward to having you back.

About the Owner

Hello, my name is Rachel and along with my husband, David, we own the two properties we have on Owners Direct. We are a family of 4 and although British, we are now based in Singapore.

Over the years, we stayed in many different holiday homes in many different countries and for our properties, we wanted to provide something that really worked - both for us and our visitors.

We believed we've created two homes from home and have had many compliments on both places. If you choose to stay in one, we hope you will very much enjoy your stay - we always enjoy visiting either house ourselves.

1 Reviews

1 holidaymaker review

Great cottage!

We (husband, 4 year old, 19 month old and I) recently visited St. Albans for a week and stayed in this Victorian cottage. It is really tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. The owners happily provided extra mod cons for the kids which made it safe and functional - stair gate, high hair and cot. Our son LOVED the bunks!

The cottage is walking distance to the attractive town centre, the train and bus station and a number of parks. It's also in a lovely little conservation area itself.

The manager was really lovely and kept us informed about arrival and departure info in plenty of time.

We'll be back!

Review Submitted: Aug 13, 2013

Date of Stay: Jul 2013

Source: Owners Direct, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you Emily, glad it worked so perfectly for you and we look forward to having you back.

Location

From the Owner

“We chose St Albans we used to live there and it's a ideal base for visiting our friends and family, many of whom are scattered around the Herts and North London area. It's also very easy to get into central London should we want to take the children to a show or museum and if my husband is visiting the UK office. It's location is perfect and was a major factor in our choice of this cottage - quiet and peaceful yet within walking distance of the town centre and station. There's even a garden for summer days for an alfresco meal or for children to play in. For us, it makes those home visits so much easier and for anyone else in the same situation or wanting serviced accommodation while relocating, renovating, visiting or taking a holiday it's ideal for couples or families.”

Activity and Interests

Car: not necessary

Travel:

Luton Airport - 25 minutes. Heathrow Airport - 40 minutes. Stanstead Airport - 55 minutes. Whilst a car is useful to go further afield to some areas, it is not necessary as the station and city centre are within walking distance. Trains to central London run several times an hour and take just 22 minutes to Kings Cross.

Distances:

London is approximately 30 miles away. Watford is approximately 8 miles away.

Harpenden is approximately 5 miles away. The Abbey and old centre of St Albans is approximately 3/4 of a mile.

Further Details:

St Albans has a large number of pubs and they come in every style from old traditional English to smart, sleek new bars. Many do food and some do live music on some evenings.

Numerous restaurants provide food of all styles and for all budgets. In the city centre, there are several banks and a large post office. There are also a good range of High Street shops and a number of more specialist shops and boutiques. In addition, a small supermarket and M&S provide options for buying food within walking distance of the house.

There is twice weekly large and busy market where you can buy a wide range of items from food to fabrics and clothes to jewellery and a monthly farmers market for locally grown produce.

The Roman remains of the ancient Roman city of Verulamium are located mostly in Verulamium Park. There is also an excellent museum about the Roman city and another that covers the history of St Albans after the Romans. The centre piece of the old city is the Abbey, which dominates the skyline from many directions and is located just by the historic old centre.

For entertainment, along with sports facilities such a swimming pool and tennis courts, there is the Alban Arena, which has a range of entertainment on screen and stage plus other other theatres and parks. For families, there are many family friendly cafes and restaurants and most parks have good playgrounds. There is also a fun water splash park open in the summer in Verulamium Park.

Nearby Hemel Hempsted has a ski slope, an entertainment complex that includes 10 pin bowling and a water park with slides and flumes. The nearest large shopping centre is at Watford for a further range of High Street names and department stores. Because of it's proximity to London, it is a great base to travel there from, for either business or pleasure. It also has excellent road access as it is close to the M25, M1 and A1(M) which provides easy access to other parts of the UK.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Refundable Damage Deposit

£300

Booking Notes:
A 25% deposit is required to confirm a reservation and the balance is payable 6 weeks before arrival. There is a £300 returnable security deposit payable with the balance. Bookings must be made a minimum of a week in advance of the arrival date and full payment received prior to arrival. Check in is between 2pm and 6pm and check out by 10am.

Changeover Day:
Changeover day is flexible.

Notes on prices:
Please contact owner.

A non refundable 25% deposit is required on booking to secure the reservation
The balance and security deposit are payable 6 weeks prior to departure
Bookings made less than 6 weeks before the stay are to be paid in full to confirm the reservation

Owner's Cancellation Policy

Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.

Facilities

From the Owner

“St Albans itself is a busy and bustling market town. It has a parks, an abbey, sports facilities, plenty of shops and a thriving twice weekly market. It's a pleasure for us to be able to stroll into the town centre and use the local shops, pick up fresh produce from the market or eat at one of the many cafes and restaurants. The town centre, being so old, it's always delightful with the old clock tower and quaint old buildings. Our children, particularly, love the many parks and playgrounds. However, our proximity to the station also provides very easy access to London. If my husband needs to visit the UK office, he can do so easily by train and with the fast trains taking just 22 minutes to Kings Cross, it makes sightseeing or touring in central London very accessible too.”

Bathrooms

There is one family bathroom with a large bath and shower over. There is also a heated towel rail and underfloor heating.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Bedroom 1 - 1 Cot

Bedroom 2

Description of sleeping capacity:
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
Notes on bedrooms:
The master bedroom looks out the front and has a king sized bed, wardrobe and large drawers providing ample storage. The second bedroom has bunk beds and further hanging storage and drawers with a window overlooking the garden.

Outside

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Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website

Notes:

Notes on accommodation:
Accommodation is suitable for an individual, a couple of family of 4. There is also a cot available on request. Ideal as a base for St Albans and also for trips into London - whether for work or pleasure. There is on street parking available.
Outside:
There is a garden at the rear, mostly laid to lawn with a few shrubs and flowers to give some colour to the sides. At the far end, under the dappled shade of a large tree is a decked area with garden table and chairs for 4. A gardener visits to keep it looking neat and mow the lawn.
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
Bedding and towels are provided. For bookings of 10 days or more a weekly cleaning service and linen change is included.

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